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Jean Philippe Rykiel
12+ albums
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Jean Philippe Rykiel was born blind in 1961 and taught himself to play the piano at a very early age. While he recognises that the prime influence on his decision to turn to music was Theolonious Monk, he acquired his passion for synthesizers and the limitless possibilities they offer upon discovering Pierre Henry. His mastery of this instrument and his musical genius soon won him recognition from his peers, opening the way for numerous opportunities and collaborations, both as a programmer (with Vangelis), session musician (with Steve Hillage, Jon Hassell, Didier Malherbe...), and composer (with Xalam, Salif Keita, Leonard Cohen, Youssou N'Dour, to name but a few...). In 1992, he co-composed and co-produced "Eyes Open" for Youssou N'Dour, and their collaboration has endured in the "Wommat" album released in 1994. Aside from his numerous joint efforts, he has been conducting his own personal exploration of music, as evidenced by his first solo album, released in 1982, an in depth exploration of musicotherapy under the guidance of Dr. Patrick l'Echevin, and scores for musical performances and audiovisual works (such as the sound track of the film "Les Pierres Bleues du Désert", a part in the OST of "L'Enfant Lion", and an advert for Christian Dior...). As he searches for what he terms, for want of a better word, the "spontaneous technology" that would enable him to instantly express his inspiration both in the studio and on stage, Rykiel never stops composing. User-contrib
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albums
Rain of Blessings
Rain Of Blessings: Vajra Chants
The Lama's Chant: Songs Of Awakening
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Putumayo Presents Yoga
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Putumayo Presents - Yoga
Putumayo Presents: Yoga
The Lama's Chant
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Rain of Blessings - Vajra chants
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The Lama's Chants - Roads Of Blessings
Hope for Enlightenment
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The Lama's Chant - Songs Of Awakening
The Lama's Chants - Roads Of Blessings (disc 2)